For Teachers: Teach the Process, Not Just the Product

Teachers are in a tough spot right now.

AI showed up FAST. Policies are still fuzzy and expectations don’t always match reality.

Here’s the truth: AI isn’t the enemy. Confusion is.

When assignments are judged only by the final product, tools like AI detectors can feel tempting, but they don’t tell the full story. They can’t see thinking, effort, revision, or learning. They only see patterns.

That’s why focusing on process matters more than ever.

Some helpful shifts: Ask for drafts, outlines, or brainstorming notes
Include short reflections: “How did you approach this?”
Be clear about what AI use is and is not allowed
Treat detection tools as conversation starters, not verdicts

When students know the expectations and know you value how they got there, trust grows.

And learning does, too.

This isn’t about lowering standards.
It’s about teaching in the world we actually live in.

To help you as a teacher introduce AI to your classroom in a safe way, I've created a poster set for you to use. You can access the template on Canva HERE.